Overview of the Afternoon Service
The Afternoon Service, called Minḥah (or Mincha), is much shorter than the Morning Service and has no unique components.
The service consists solely of five elements: Ashrei, a slightly different version of the Amidah, a short Tahanun, Aleinu, and the Mourner’s Kaddish. In many congregations, the Amidah is repeated in full after it is recited silently. In others, only the opening blessings are recited aloud so that the congregation may be led in the K’dushah, after which worshipers continue reciting their prayers silently.
It is not customary to wear a tallit or to don t’fillin during Minḥah.
Adapted with permission from The Observant Life.
